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This blog was started by me initially as a random musing-literature blog,but later by the encouragement of my love & friends and inspiration of many wonderful fellow blogger's ,I converted it into a food blog.That explains the "not-so-foodie" blog name and url,I haven't change it after that.I am a home-cook and all the recipes put in here are cooked and tested in my kitchen. I am in a habit of "eyeballing" the quantities. and spice levels may be a bit high too.So please do alter it according to your common sense and taste level..:)Feel free to Email me for any queries..

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

I have stayed away from Non-veg for long,even made a Vegan post..Now,I need a come back..How about a sinfully spicy Chicken Drumstick fry?The authentic Kerala one?Recipe is very easy,but I don't make it quite often due to you-know-why.Even though I do only shallow fry,I don't like including much fried stuffs in our diet.So this is a once-in-a-blue-moon indulgence.Really its a delight to the taste buds!!

Back when we were kids,Mom was just like me(not that much,I would say).She used to make this just once in a while,when we would be like utterly craving for them.We as kids used to fancy eating chicken legs ,holding them in hand and biting big mouthful,like we see in films..:D.This is a main item of Thattukada's (street food corner) too.The aroma that spreads when they deep fry this in big kadai ,is just divine..:)

This is a recipe from drafts.Means,a clumsy pic again..:p

Unlike deep frying,shallow frying needs more care,as there is a good chance for it to burn n stick to kadai,which attributes to black spots,like the one you may see in the picture.The Biriyani was being made on the other side ,you know..:PAs I am sick today,I am not making this a lengthy episode n yeah,you are spared..;)

Ingredients(For 2 Drumsticks)-Adjust the amounts for other Chicken pieces

A.

2 Chicken drumsticks cleaned,patted dry

B.

1 Tbsp Ginger n Garlic paste(Always make fresh paste.Here its a must,They are lot more flavorful than the store-bought ones.I think the latter are only ok for chinese dishes )

1/2 Tbsp Hot Chilli Powder

1 tsp Coriander Powder

1 tsp Pepper Powder

1/2 tsp Garam Masala (Cinnamon,cardamom,cloves,Fennel,Mace)

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1/2 Tbsp Lime juice

Salt

C.

1 cup sliced shallots/onions

Curry leaves

Oil

Method

Make slits on chicken legs and marinate it with ingredients under B(make a paste n marinate) and keep it for an hour or more .

In a Kadai,heat oil on high.

When sizzling hot,reduce to medium high and add the curry leaves.

Saute n infuse the pan aand oil with the aroma of them.

Now throw in the shallots and saute till they are slightly wilt.

Remove them with a slotted spoon n keep aside.

Place the chicken drumsticks in the hot oil and ocassionaly turn till they are dark brown on all sides.Adjust heat so that they are not charred n well cooked inside.

While the chicken is turning a shade of golden brown ,throw in the pre-fried shallots n curry leaves into the pan,n toss along with the drumsticks.

See to it that neither the chicken nor the onions are charred,turning n tossing in between..

Do try this for an indulgence,I'l be glad to hear that you loved it..:)

Cool stuff Varsha. Btw, Cheers! to you too.You have an awesome thing going on here. Thanx a cart load for stopping a moment at my pages. Much appreciated. I love chicken and I'm not lying when I say that they look delicious. Don't know how you managed to keep your hands off of it till you got snapshots. It sure would have been a difficult task for me;)

God chicken makes me go clucking as that is the only non veg thing I can think of cooking to a decent taste. I am preparing the stuff to try your Spicy Pepper Chicken Roast for dinner today. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a beautiful comment. I like it too when ppl show their love through words :). I love your blog name Will-O'-the-Wisp...hope you are not like the folklore..receding away when someone tries to approach you coz I really plan to come back again and again to get recipes from your blog!

Oh my goodness, that is sinfully good! Too bad its only a photo, else would grab it rite off..Excellent pics also Varsha! I like it the shallow fried way, like you say, will be on my list for an indulgence..get well soon.

Eventhough its a little late to comment for this post, I couldn't hold back myself from it! Its so awesome, I wanted to prepare this chicken drumstick for a while. Thanks for the post dear, my weekend cooking has been planned! :) :) :)

After stuffing ourselves with your Kozhi Porichathu plus Hummus and Pita for Lunch, all our Sunday outdoor plans have been shelved. The two guys are already snoring away and am going to sneak in too. Will curse you tomm online for a sleepy sunday ok? The chicken was finger licking good...

Ps: ROFLing at my earlier one year ago comment. sigh!!! Never knew what kind of trouble I was getting into by putting that comment ;)

About Me

Mee..A happy-go-lucky gal..somewhere near 25..:)..Cooking is a source of happiness for me..Balancing health and taste is what I try to do always..Missing my mom's food and greens of my hometown...Living fully every moment of this life wid ma sweet heart,who is always my inspiration..:)